✨Connect with representatives from multiple accounting firms!✨

This is your opportunity to introduce yourself, ask questions, and learn about different firms through short, rotating conversations in a structured and approachable environment. 💬

🚀 This event is a great way to build your professional network, explore career paths, and gain confidence before the CPA Career Fair! 🎯

💡Get to know the firm representatives below! (Bios are self-reported by firm representatives and may not be available for all individuals)

MEGHAN CHIANG – Baker Tilly WM, Co-op, People & Culture

AVLEEN CHAWLA – Baker Tilly WM, Advisor, People & Culture

FREDERICK WONG – BDO Canada LLP, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

Fred is a senior manager in indirect tax at BDO, with ten years of experience providing tax consulting/advisory and compliance services to organizations of all sizes and industries. He has helped lead campus recruitment efforts since joining BDO in 2016, and mentors team members across the firm.

KATHERINE GIBBINS – BDO Canada LLP, Senior Specialist, Campus Recruitment

Katherine Gibbins is a Senior Campus Recruitment Specialist at BDO Canada, focused on connecting emerging talent with meaningful career opportunities. She’s passionate about building strong relationships, supporting student growth, and helping organizations develop future-ready teams.

RUHI MEMON – BDO Canada LLP, Junior Accountant

Ruhi is a Junior Accountant at BDO and an Aspiring CPA. Besides work and studying, Ruhi likes to play tennis, read and spend time in nature

QUY LE – CPABC, Student Recruitment Officer

Quy Le is the Student Recruitment Officer at CPABC. He's a Career Development Practitioner with experience as a Career Coach and Co-op Advisor at Douglas College, where he sent many students to Co-ops at the Big 4 and mid-sized firms. As a Career Coach he is well-versed in coaching students on interviewing well, as well as writing effective resumes and cover letters.

GUI ADAN – Deloitte, Campus Recruitment Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Analyst at Deloitte supporting early career recruitment across Audit & Assurance and Tax & Legal.

TIFFANY YEH – Deloitte, Campus Recruitment Specialist

With over three years of recruitment experience, Tiffany is currently a Campus Recruitment Specialist at Deloitte, overseeing recruitment for the Audit & Assurance and Tax & Legal teams.

HYUNYOUNG (MATTHEW) KIM – Deloitte, Senior Consultant

ALA SHAWESH – DMCL LLP, People and Culture Coordinator

I am a dedicated HR professional committed to fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture. I support teams in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. I enjoy meaningful conversations with all the students I come across and work to be someone they can connect with in the present, and future!

SABINA STROKOVA – DMCL LLP, Talent Acquisition Lead

INNAH CRUZ – Invictus Accounting Group LLP, Generalist, People and Culture

BJORN HOPE – KPMG, Staff Accountant

Bjorn Hope is a Staff Accountant at KPMG Canada, based in Vancouver and is part of the Private Enterprise audit team. Bjorn graduated from UBC DAP in December 2025 and joined KPMG in January 2026.

JOSEPH GONSKY – Lohn Caulder LLP, Assistant Manager

STEVE KANN – Lohn Caulder LLP, Senior Accountant

Steve is a UBC Sauder graduate specializing in accounting. He has had industry accounting experience before transitioning to a mid-sized firm with a focus on corporate taxation. He enjoys travelling, youth mentorship, and aviation.

RAJDEEP KAUR GILL – Manning Elliott LLP, Senior Accountant

Hi, I’m Rajdeep. I’m a Senior Accountant in the Private Company Audit Group at Manning Elliott LLP. I joined the firm in September 2022 and focus on providing assurance and accounting services to private companies across various industries. I am a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

PUSHPINDER KAUR CHANI – Manning Elliott LLP, Senior Accountant

PATIL KOSTANIAN – Manning Elliott LLP, Senior Accountant

SETAREH RAHMANI – MNP, Senior Accountant, Private Enterprise Services

EISHA SHARDA – MNP, Senior Accountant

Eisha joined MNP roughly 3 years ago as an articling student. As a senior accountant in the private sector, her day-to-day includes audits, reviews, and compilations in a variety of niches as well as personal and corporate tax returns. Ask her how fun personal tax returns can be!

CAMILLE CHAZALON – PwC Canada, Senior Associate, Campus Talent Acquisition

EVAN WANG – PwC Canada, Senior Associate, Assurance

CURTIS LEVER – PwC Canada, New Associate

KAI LEE – PwC Canada, Assurance Associate

Kai Lee is an Associate in PwC’s Assurance practice. After completing a physics degree at the University of British Columbia, Kai joined the DAP program and is pursuing the CPA designation. Outside of work, Kai is an active actor, with appearances in Shōgun and Pachinko.

OLIVE PASYNKOVA – Rolfe Benson LLP, HR Assistant

DUSTIN GILLIS – Rolfe Benson LLP, Manager

GURMAN SARA – Rolfe Benson LLP, Senior Assurance Manager

MAHESH NANDWANI – Smythe LLP, Senior Talent Acquisition

JANESSA BAINS – TELUS, Financial Analyst II

Janessa is a Financial Analyst in TELUS's Financial Management Development Program (FMDP), currently in her first rotation with the Internal Audit team. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and returned to UBC to complete her Diploma in Accounting and pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Her career path took an interesting turn after working in the Ministry of Finance's Mineral, Oil and Gas Revenue branch, where she discovered her passion for accounting and financial analysis. This experience inspired her to pursue further education and a career in accounting and finance at TELUS. Beyond her professional endeavors, Janessa was a founding member of Campus Canines, a service dog raising club at UBC. She's passionate about making an impact through community initiatives and philanthropy. In her downtime, Janessa enjoys anything related to food and drinks, sports, music, and traveling. She is always open to connecting; feel free to reach out any time!

LOUISE LAU – TELUS, Financial Analyst II

Louise holds a Bachelor’s in Mathematics with a Minor in Economics from UBC. She later completed the UBC Diploma in Accounting and is set to write the CFE this September. Louise holds prior experience with TELUS Business Solutions, TELUS Digital Tax, and is currently in her second FMDP rotation under Pensions Investments.

ELLIOT POLLOCK – TELUS, Financial Analyst

- Started at Telus in October of 2025 in CPA FMDP rotational program on the Revenue Assurance Team
- Obtained a dual degree with Ivey Business School and Psychology at Western University
- Earned GDip at Ivey Business School
- Writing CFE in June

RAHUL ROY – Walsh King LLP, Accountant

A UVic graduate, I moved to Vancouver for my CPA articling at Walsh & King LLP, to chase a core competency on business advisory, through exposure to tax and assurance. Let’s connect and talk about your goals and CPA journey.

NICOLE STONE – Walsh King LLP, HR Manager

LINDSAY MCINNES – Walsh King LLP, Admin

☕✨ Calling all aspiring CPA students!
We’re ready to spill the tea on what Spring Recruit at PwC really looks like!

Join us for PwC Tea Time — a cozy, candid, and info‑packed event designed to help you feel confident and prepared heading into Spring Recruit.

You’ll get the inside scoop on:
💼 Our Spring recruitment process
📝 The roles we hire for
🌱 How to stand out in applications & interviews
👥 Real stories and advice from PwC Vancouver reps
🌟 What life at PwC is like

Come sip, snack, and connect with our team — and take a big step toward launching your CPA journey with us.

📅 Event Details

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Location: PwC Vancouver Office — 250 Howe St
Registration deadline: February 22 at 5 PM MT
Capacity is limited — confirmed attendees will be notified by end of day February 23.

👉 Register now!
https://lnkd.in/gs3ym5JV

🌟 Meet the Alumni, Meet the Firm Reps! 🌟

Join us for an exclusive DAPSC Alumni Night and connect with professionals who have walked the same path and built remarkable careers! This is your chance to hear firsthand how the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) shaped their journeys and gain valuable insights from DAP alumni, faculty members, and firm representatives.

📅 When: Tuesday, February 10th, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM
📍 Where: UBC Sauder Building, Birmingham Room
👔 Dress Code: Business Casual

Why attend?
✅ Learn about different firms and industries
✅ Gain career and work-life insights from alumni
✅ Expand your network with industry professionals

✨ Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
🚨 Limited spots available – register now to secure your spot!

Register now: https://forms.gle/Wb5aVc2rvuycMyur9

Sauder DAP and BCOM Students, join us at Platinum Perspectives 💎

Platinum Perspectives is an evening featuring panel discussions with remarkable firm representatives from accounting firms in Vancouver. This event will highlight the career options available for accounting students, where you can gain insights into the industry, ask your most burning questions, and grow your network 🚀

This informative event will consist of two consecutive panels, followed by an open networking session. There will be opportunities to ask questions from the panel, so come prepared with good questions!

Event Details:

🗓 Date: Thursday, November 27th, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Birmingham Room, UBC Sauder Building
🌯 Light snacks and refreshments provided

This is a free event, but there are limited spots!

⏰ Deadline to RSVP: 11:59 PM 26th November, 2025

💼 RSVP here: Platinum Perspectives Registration

💎 Platinum Perspectives is an exclusive event with only our Platinum Sponsors. 

Thank you to all our Platinum Sponsors for the tremendous on-going support!

🌟 UBC DAP and BCOM Students 🌟

⏱️ Speed Networking is here! Connect with top firms, gain career insights, and build meaningful conversations with recruiters and potential interviewers.

🚀 Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your path and pick up last-minute interview tips!

📅 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Monday, September 15, 3:00 - 6:00pm

📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: UBC Sauder Building, Birmingham Room

👔 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞: Business Casual

🥤 Snacks and Refreshments provided

Why you should attend:  

✅ Make meaningful connections with industry professionals  

✅ Gain insights into different career paths in accounting  

✅ Make good impressions and get interview tips  

✨ Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

🚨 Register now for 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄! Limited Spots Available.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/g6jM4NRu

Calling all GVA accounting students! Fall recruitment has begun, and with application deadlines in September, this is a last, exclusive chance to connect with top employers in Vancouver. Join us for our largest networking event of the season at the beautiful Ocean View Hall in the Pan Pacific Hotel. Learn about firm culture and service lines, ask questions, and follow up with new connections.

Meet top CPA employers in the Greater Vancouver Area
Gain key insights before submitting applications
Make lasting connections
Secure opportunities before recruitment ends

When: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 3:00–6:00 PM (check-in 2:30 PM)
Where: Pan Pacific Hotel, Ocean View Hall — 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
Dress code: Business casual
Cost: $4.99

Register: https://lnkd.in/gRiqjDPV
Spots are limited—please register early.

You're Invited! 𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐁𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧! Thinking about becoming a 𝐂𝐏𝐀? Discover everything you need to know at our upcoming CPA BC Mentorship & Info Session! Get firsthand insights from CPABC representative and learn how to start your path to designation with confidence.

📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Birmingham Room, Sauder School of Business, Canada

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, June 12

⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Whether you're just starting to explore the CPA pathway or are already planning your journey, this event is the perfect opportunity to:

🔹 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐏𝐀, from prerequisites to practical experience.

🔹 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐐&𝐀 with CPABC representative who is ready to answer your specific questions.

🔹 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 in a relaxed setting.

🔹 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!

🔹 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 – 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to kick-start your accounting career👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 - https://lnkd.in/d5GfCh4F

🌟 CPA Career Fair - Meet and network with top accounting firms.🌟

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐕𝐀 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝!
Spring recruitment deadlines are fast approaching, and this is your last chance to network and build meaningful connections with top employers before they close! Join us at our largest networking event of the season in the stunning Ocean View Hall at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

✅ Meet CPA employers from top firms in the Greater Vancouver Area
✅ Network openly in a relaxed yet professional setting
✅ Enjoy refreshments while making meaningful connections
✅ Secure opportunities before recruitment ends!

📅 When: April 7, 2025 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Pan Pacific Hotel, Ocean View Hall | 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
👔 Dress code: Business casual - dress to impress
💼 Cost: $8.99

Register here: https://shorturl.at/BjXqD
Limited spots available! Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity—register now before it’s too late!

Accounting Firms Anticipated
EY • PwC • Deloitte • KPMG • Doanne Grant Thornton • MNP • Baker Tilly • Lohn Caulder • Smythe • Crowe MacKay • Manning Elliott • Walsh King • Rolfe Benson • DMCL • Davidson & Company • Johnsen Archer • CPABC • Horizon Chartered Professional Accountants Ltd. • Robert Half

Speed Networking-Sep 2024

🚀 Accounting Students, Level Up Your Career with Speed Networking! 🚀

Dive into Vancouver’s accounting scene by networking with industry professionals and exploring the path that’s right for you. Plus, enjoy a casual and engaging environment with refreshments to keep you going! Seats are limited so don’t miss out!

The accounting firms in Vancouver are all different, having unique workplace cultures, client bases, and career advancement opportunities. It’s crucial to learn about these differences since they can have a huge impact on your day-to-day work experience!

Event Details:
📅 Monday, 9th September - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Birmingham Room, UBC Sauder Building
👗 Dress Code: Business Casual
💲 Cost: $7.5 per person (Limited Availability)
🍽️ Delicious snacks and refreshments provided

Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gt4-ArVg
(Event limited to UBC Sauder students, more events coming soon!)

Find the ideal fit for you! Explore your options and engage with industry professionals to gain insights on various firms

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝
PwC Canada, Deloitte, BDO Canada, KPMG, MNP, Grant Thornton LLP (Canada), Baker Tilly Canada, Crowe MacKay LLP, GBCo, D&H Group LLP Chartered Professional Accountants, Invictus Accounting Group LLP, Johnsen Archer LLP, CPA's, Lohn Caulder LLP, Ribeyre Chang Haylock Ltd., Smythe LLP.
(𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯)

Hope to see you there!

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